Tell them they have been great tenants and as you have gotten to know them as neighbors you have really appreciated how much they contribute to the neighborhood you both live in.

Other key mentors along the way have been a community banker, and a title company owner - all contributed to our knowledge base about the buying, lending and closing processes.Best of luck to you! 

I have contributed to a few posts and started a few already but I have not officially introduced myself as of yet.As I said before, I am a Home Inspector and so work closely in Real Estate.

Contributions into an LLC are not generally taxable events when done after the 1031.  

Each of you contribute money and each of you have voting rights for all decisions.

Sounds like you've got a solid plan for building your investments.I don't want to contribute to your analysis paralysis, but if you haven't subscribed to the Bigger Pockets podcast yet, I can't recommend it highly enough.

Other key mentors along the way have been a community banker, and a title company owner - all contributed to our knowledge base about the buying, lending and closing processes.If you haven't already started talking to lenders, I would recommend starting that process now.

Definitely reach out to one of the experienced and qualified CPAs/EAs that post/lurk/contribute. 

Engage often and contribute wherever you can...and I'm sure you'll find this is an extremely helpful resource in your RE journey!

Many times we would contribute some of the buyer's premium in order to hit the seller's number.